Part Time Merchandiser

American Greetings Corporation; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Flexible work scheduling

Paid training

Job summary

American Greetings Corporation is seeking a Merchandiser in Charlottesville, Virginia. In this role, you will showcase organizational and time management skills to maintain inventory levels of celebrations products across various retail locations. The starting pay is $14.90 per hour with scheduled increases. Flexible work scheduling and paid training are offered, along with a 401(k) with company match. The position requires service and merchandising responsibilities along with effective communication in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Availability for additional hours during holidays.
• Experience in a fast-paced retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Service stores on your assigned route, merchandising and organizing product.
• Communicate with management regarding service or schedules.
• Maintain organized backroom areas and complete inventory tasks as needed.

Skills

Organization skills

Time management skills

Communication skills

Tools

Tablet

Job description

American Greetings is a global leader in the Celebrations marketplace. Celebrate with us and join our team today!

As a Merchandiser with American Greetings, you are a vital part of our company's purpose: helping people celebrate holidays, each other, and all of life's special moments, by making the world a more thoughtful and caring place every single day. We are looking for merchandisers to work independently across various retail locations, showcasing their organization and time management skills to display and maintain inventory levels of our celebrations product, including greeting cards, gift wrap accessories, party goods, plush and more.

Pay

• The starting pay is $14.90 per hour with two increases during the first year of employment (the listed rates are subject to change based on work location).
• After 6 months of employment the pay rate will increase to $15.70.
• After 1 year of continued employment the pay rate will increase to $16.50.
• We offer flexible work scheduling.
• We provide paid training.
• 401(k) with company match

Route and Schedule

This route will service the following retail locations at: 149 Bent Creek Rd, Charlottesville, VA, 22902; 1137 5Th St Sw; 32 Mill Creek Drive; 570 Pantops Shopping Ctr; 585 Branchlands Blvd and 1790 Rio Hill Ctr.

The weekly average hours are 7 hours per week. The weekly hours may increase to an average of 14 hours per week around holidays.

Primary Responsibilities

• Service stores on your assigned route, including merchandising and organizing product orders, displaying product within greeting card departments and other retail locations, maintaining an organized backroom areas, and other inventory tasks as needed.
• Communicate with management any questions or concerns regarding service or schedules.
• Work in a fast-paced retail environment utilizing effective time management skills and organizational skills.
• Partner and build relationships with retail store associates and management during daytime retail business hours.
• Availability for additional working days and extended hours leading up to and immediately following major holidays.
• Provide occasional assistance with store resets which may include minor fixture work, product assembly, relocation, or removal as requested.
• Review and plan your weekly service schedule and workload in your assigned stores, utilizing a company-issued tablet.
• The ability to work on your own and with a team.